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In the world of weddings, a celebrant plays a crucial role in ensuring that the ceremony is not just a beautiful and memorable event, but also a legally binding one. While many people may think that the role of a celebrant is simply to officiate the wedding ceremony, there is much more to it than meets the eye. 

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have the fabulous Mich from Marry us Mich joining us, and we delve into the various aspects of a celebrant's role and shed light on why their services are worth the investment. So, let’s not waste any time. Here is Mich.

About Mich

Michelle, or Mish as she prefers, is a vibrant and delightful individual with a love for good coffee and TV shows like 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S', 'The Office' (US), and 'Brooklyn 99'. She's deeply passionate about her furbaby, King, and adores dogs in general. Rom-coms and 'The Dog House Aus' make her cry, and she values comfort over luxury, preferring KMART to Gucci and Pepsi Max to Pepsi. With a collection of sneakers and lipstick, she's all about cozy nights in and hanging out with her loved ones.

In 2019, Mich became a marriage celebrant because she believes love is simply delightful. She takes pride in crafting unique wedding ceremonies that defy tradition and reflect the couple's personalities. Mich ensures all legal requirements are met while alleviating some of the stress leading up to the big day. Whether it's a chill ceremony or an extravagant affair, Mich promises to create a memorable wedding experience that leaves everyone saying, "Now, that’s how you do a wedding!"

Connect with Mich
Website: https://www.marryusmich.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_marryusmich_/

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

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It’s the start of a New Year and we know every engaged couple has questions about their wedding planning. But who do you ask? Well. You ask us! We’re here to help with any and all of your wedding planning questions. The curlier the question the better!!

Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be covering in today’s episode. Questions like:

• What  do I need to know if my venue changes venue coordinators?
• How far out should I book my celebrant?
• Where is the best place to find clear umbrellas? And,
• Are bridal party boxes still a thing?

So. Let’s get into answering all of these (and more) for you right now!

Episodes mentioned: 
The Art of Couture Bridal Wear: A Sustainable Approach to Dress Design
https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/episodes/olivia-waters-couture

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

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Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Glen his background and experience in videography and how he got started in the wedding industry. The importance of capturing the narrative and storytelling in wedding films. Why you have to have a good working relationship between the videographer and photographer on a wedding day. And most importantly, the value of video in preserving memories and capturing live moments that can be cherished by a couple for years to come.  So without further ado, here is Glen from Directors Edge.

About Glen & Directors Edge

There’s no storylines or same-same, because Glen never tells a story twice. Instead, he's filmmaker propelled by you, your love story and all the fun moments in between.

With radiating charisma, Glen and his team at Directors Edge is more than a videographer that shows up, gear in tow. With Glen at the helm, you get a filmmaker, creator and life of the party — also known as the triple threat. Plus, you get a new best friend who’s been known to slay the dance-floor on more than one occasion.

Glen's personalised wedding films capture the momentum of the I Do’s, to the soft hum of human connection, so every time the play button hits, you feel those moments all over again.

Connect with Glen

Website: https://www.directorsedge.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directorsedge/

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
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Kate is a florist and co-founder of Sir Botanical. A floral design company based in Western Australia. With over six years of experience in the industry, Kate and her team specialise in creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings and events.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the world of florals and deep dive into why they cost what they do. Kate also provides tips for couples on how to keep their floral costs down. The types of floral pieces you could include on your wedding day. Upcoming trends and styles that are going to be huge in 2024. And also the importance of open communication with florists in your budget expectations and how florists can work with your budget. So without further ado, here is Kate from Sir Botanical.

About Sir Botanical

Sir Botanical is a floral art studio founded by Kate, Georgia and Gen in 2018. We create unique and high-end florals for all occasions. 

With years of experience, as well as a passion for contemporary design we believe this is the perfect recipe for our refined and sophisticated take on floral art. 

The Sir Botanical team works on a wide range of projects including weddings, large scale installations, private and corporate events and editorial. 

With a studio based in Fremantle the team are available to travel within Western Australia.

Connect with Sir Botanical

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sir_botanical/
Website: https://www.sirbotanical.com/

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...

We know a lot of couples get engaged over the Xmas and New Year holidays and with that, comes the start of planning your wedding. When you start planning your wedding, you’ll start getting in contact with vendors. 

And here’s the truth bomb. Ghosting is not just prevalent in the dating world, it’s also very common in the wedding industry. We're talking about couples ghosting vendors. And even vendors ghosting couples. We see both sides of this and why this happens. Sometimes it’s because of simple laziness. But most times it’s because couples are not contacting vendors the correct way, and when they do, they’re not providing vendors what they need to quote accurately.

In this episode of Cut The Cake we talk through how to proactively engage with your vendors from the beginning, so there’s no ghosting and you, the couple, essentially get an accurate quote. And us, the vendors, are essentially not wasting time with lots of back and forth with potential clients. So with all of that said, we have broken it down into 4 steps for couples on what you need to be telling your vendors from the get go, and how to communicate with them so everyone is happy.

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...

This episode is what we would call a BONUS episode. 

It's a thank you to some important peeps and a bit of teaser of what’s to come in 2024. So take a listen and keep an eye out for our first official episode of 2024 that will be dropping on January 9th, 2024. 

So until then. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas!

LINKS

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Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/

If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more of us in your ears, subscribe to Cut The Cake on your streaming platform and leave us a review. 

We’d love to hear from you so if you have a burning wedding question for us, be sure to slide into our DMs on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember, a party without cake is just a meeting!

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/

Recently there has been a “buzz” in the wedding industry. And the buzz is all about film photography. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we are joined by Nathan, photographer and owner of Analog Modern, who specializes in capturing magic moments using film photography.

In our chat, Nathan shares his process of shooting with film and the unique qualities it brings to photography. The editing process of film photography and what clients can expect in this photography style. As well as Nathan's approach to photography and capturing the true feeling of a wedding day for his clients using film photography. So without further ado, let’s get into the episode.

About Analog Modern

Nathan Kaso is the brains behind Analog Modern and a passionate and seasoned photographer. He first found love in documenting the moments of his family life and from here, it became his profession. He started shooting on 35mm film because he wanted the photos of his kids to have the same nostalgic feel as the images from my own childhood.

Photographing weddings very much feels like an extension of his own family photography. While it wasn't the reason he began shooting weddings, his approach has stayed the same. Nathan aims to capture images that transport you back into the moment they were taken, and fill you with the feelings you had at that exact point in time.

For Nathan, the best images aren't the prettiest ones, or those that are technically correct, it's the photos where you can see a bit of someone's personality, and can be reminded of who they really  are, even if it's only in the smallest way.

Connect with Nathan

Website: https://www.analog-modern.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analog_modern/

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous time. Most couples go into the process of planning their wedding thinking it will be easy. 

However the truth is, putting all the pieces of your wedding together can be overwhelming and stressful. So we thought what better way to give you, our engaged listeners, real wedding planning insights by chatting with a real bride. And we are not talking about brides you hear who wed in Italy under the Tuscan sun at the same venue George and Amal Clooney did. We’re talking about real couples, just like you!

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we chat with Kirrilly Knaggs (formally Kirrilly Gollan) who planned her wedding in just 8 months with a guest list of about 200 people. Kirrilly describes herself and her husband Blake as pretty chilled people, which we can confirm, they are.

But like most couples, as they started planning their wedding the rollercoaster of emotions began. Kirrily shares with us her insights and reflections on her wedding planning process. The challenges she faced. The surprises she encountered. And also the lessons she learnt along the way. Through her firsthand account, we hope this provides you with valuable advice and guidance when embarking on your own wedding planning journey.

LINKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast
Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/

If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more of us in your ears, subscribe to Cut The Cake on your streaming platform and leave us a review.

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the wedding industry that focuses on enhancing one's appearance through aesthetic injectables and skincare treatments. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Olivia, Founder & Owner of ANO Inject & Skin, a cosmetic injectables and skin clinic based in Shepparton, Australia.

Olivia shares her journey from being a theater nurse to starting her own thriving clinic. She explains the different types of injectables and how they work. The Ideal Timeline for Wedding Preparation and The importance of consultations and an individualized treatment plan. The Do's and Don'ts of Injectables and The exciting recent expansion of ANO Inject & Skin. Plus she also shares some great tips and hacks for prepping the skin before a wedding or event. 

We are thrilled to have Olivia on Cut The Cake so let’s get into the episode.

About ANO & Olivia

Olivia is a registered nurse and the founder of A&O Injected Skin, a cosmetic injectables and skin clinic based in Shepperton, Australia. With a background in theatre nursing and a passion for aesthetics, Olivia started her own clinic in 2020 and has since built a team of skilled professionals who provide a range of injectable and skin treatments.

Connect with Olivia

ANO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestheticnurseolivia/
Website: https://www.nurseolivia.com.au/

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...

At Cut The Cake we are all about no BS insights and advice, so each month we give you, our beautiful audience, the opportunity to ask us anything about wedding or event planning. And we mean ANYTHING! Last month we had some great questions and this month, they just keep on coming!

In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering questions including:

• How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift
• How to tell your guests “sorry, no kids allowed”
• What vendors to book first in your planning process
• When to bring in a wedding planner and wedding day coordinator
• Can a friend be your celebrant - like Joey did on Friends?

All great questions, so let’s get in and start answering them for you.

LINKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast
Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/

If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more of us in your ears, subscribe to Cut The Cake on your streaming platform and leave us a review. 

We’d love to hear from you so if you have a burning wedding question for us, be sure to slide into our DMs on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember, a party without cake is just a meeting!

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she  is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey. 

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
eventwandererco.com.au/con...